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Timmie Orin Brittan

Timmie Orin Brittan

Apr 9, 2017

Timmie Orin Brittan, 68, of Gordon, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.

He was born July 12, 1948 in Superior, son of Bryce and Verona (Bennett) Brittan.

Timmie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

He worked at ABC Rail.

There will be a celebration...

James Carl Gunderson

James Carl Gunderson

Apr 8, 2017

James C. Gunderson, 79, of Superior, died Saturday, April 08, 2017, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.

He was born April 20, 1937 in Superior, son of Carl and Jeannette (Peterson) Gunderson.

Jim proudly served his country with the U.S. Army as a tank driver in Germany.

On October 22, 1960, in Carlton,...

Robert Benjamin Corey Jr.

Robert Benjamin Corey Jr.

Apr 5, 2017

Robert Benjamin Corey Jr., 85, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Duluth, MN. He was born September 15, 1931 in Superior, the son of Robert B. and Rose (Hizinski) Corey. After high school Robert joined the United States Air Force and served in Alaska, Japan and Okinawa. When he was discharged, he joined the Duluth...

John M. Johnson

John M. Johnson

Apr 4, 2017

John M. 'Hook' Johnson, 65, of Superior, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at his home.

He was born in Ashland, WI, on February 10, 1952, the son of Kenneth and Marjorie Johnson.

John graduated from East High School in Duluth.  He took courses after high school and became a licensed chef.  John worked at Hennessey's...

Ernest "Ernie" E Gronroos

Ernest "Ernie" E Gronroos

Apr 2, 2017

Ernest “Ernie” E. Gronroos passed away April 2, 2017 in Superior from complications of a stroke that he suffered on March 17th. He was 91.5 years old, born September 26, 1925. He called his age the “ancient age” and joked about how old he was getting. Ernest always had a sense of humor and was always pleasant, never speaking...

Irene Boedigheimer

Irene Boedigheimer

Apr 2, 2017

I rene Boedigheimer, 96, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Superior, WI. Irene was born February 5, 1921 in Superior, WI to Peter and Alice (Nelson) Moe. She graduated from Superior Teachers College and taught in Florence, WI, Michigan and Superior, WI. Irene is survived by many cousins and caregivers Richard and Gwen Theien. She is preceded in death...

Vern V. Charbonneau

Vern V. Charbonneau

Mar 30, 2017

Vern V. Charbonneau, 72, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017, at Sylvia's Hospice House in Ocala, Fla. from complications following successful knee replacement surgery at Ocala Regional Hospital.

He was born March 29, 1945, in Superior to Vern H. and Bernice Fliehr Charbonneau. He was a graduate of Cathedral School and the University of Wisconsin, Eau...

Lauri Arthur Lind

Lauri Arthur Lind

Mar 29, 2017

Lauri Arthur Lind, 92, Shoreview, MN resident, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at New Perspective Senior Living in Roseville, MN. He was born on January 2, 1925 in Oulu, WI to Andrew and Marie (Rahko) Lind.

He served his country in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Lauri was employed...

Lawrence "Larry" Davies

Lawrence "Larry" Davies

Mar 29, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” Davies, 74, Lake Nebagamon, WI resident and formerly of Poplar, WI, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Larry was born on September 11, 1942 in Lafayette, IN to Richard and Bette (McClean) Davies. He was raised by his grandmother at her resort on Gull Lake in Lampson, WI....

Dennis W. Malinowski

Dennis W. Malinowski

Mar 29, 2017

Dennis W. Malinowski, 73, of Lake Nebagamon, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Superior.

Dennis was born on Oct 4, 1943 to Frank and Marie Malinowski.

He graduated from Cathedral High School with the class of 1961 and then went to work for Stroozas Big Dollar for many years before opening his own store,...

Elmer Erland Bodeen

Elmer Erland Bodeen

Mar 28, 2017

Elmer Erland Bodeen, 97, of Superior died peacefully on March 28. Born 12/15/1919 in Port Wing, WI. Beloved son of August and Mary Bodeen.

Preceded in death by his loving wives, Melda (Melda Herman) and Ila Rae (Ila Rae Waseen); sisters, Martha (Nick) TaBelle, Ellen (Frank) Puig, Freda (Clarence) Carlson, and Jane (Lee) Rogers; brother, Ted (Virgina)...

James Gerald Anderson

James Gerald Anderson

Mar 27, 2017

James G. Anderson, 84, of Superior, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at Superior Health and Rehabilitation in Superior.

He was born in Superior on February 5, 1933, the son of Oscar and Anna Anderson.

Jim served honorably in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was a brick layer for many years and...

Arne S. Franzen

Arne S. Franzen

Mar 26, 2017

Arne S. Franzen, 82, Superior, WI resident, died on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Superior Rehab & Nursing Center in Superior, WI. He was born on August 20, 1934 in St. Paul, MN to Otto and Hilma (Nielsen) Franzen. Arne served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a carman for the Burlington Northern Railroad...

Ruth E Hendry

Ruth E Hendry

Mar 25, 2017

Ruth E. Hendry, 64, Superior, died on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior, WI. She was born on June 18, 1952 in Superior, WI to Charles and Lois (Baldwin) Hendry and was a lifelong Superior resident.

She graduated from Superior Senior High and received her Bachelor Degree in Education from the...

James "Jimmy" C. Gray

James "Jimmy" C. Gray

Mar 25, 2017

James “Jimmy” C. Gray left this world to start his new journey with Jesus, after battling cancer. Passing away in loving care at the Solvay Hospice House, in Duluth, MN on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was 58 years old.Jimmy was one of the most courageous, brave, generous, kind loving souls one could ever have in their lives. He...

Lois J Hendry

Lois J Hendry

Mar 24, 2017

Lois J. Hendry, 90, Superior, WI resident, died on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior, WI. She was born on February 8, 1927 in Oconto, WI to Lloyd and Ruth “Elsie” (Vuoti) Baldwin.

Lois was a teacher for over twenty years. She taught in the Solon Springs School District for over...

Denise M Magdzas

Denise M Magdzas

Mar 24, 2017

Denise Mary Magdzas, a lifelong Superior resident, died suddenly on March 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. If you asked her age, Denise would tell you she was 25 although she was actually 52 years old at the time of her passing. She was born in Superior on June 2, 1964, the daughter of Donald J. and Doris...

Linda June Anderson

Linda June Anderson

Mar 24, 2017

Linda June Anderson, 65, of Superior, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at McKenzie Manor in Superior.

She was born in Rockford, IL, on October 10, 1951, the daughter of Albert and June Anderson.

Linda worked at the Challenge Center in Superior and loved spending time with people.

She is preceded in death by...

Marjorie M. Nelson

Marjorie M. Nelson

Mar 23, 2017

Marjorie M. Nelson, 86, of Superior, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Marjorie was born in Superior on Jan. 20, 1931 the daughter of James Harlan and Jeannette Romans.

She graduated from Superior East High School. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star.

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Patricia E. Erickson

Patricia E. Erickson

Mar 20, 2017

Patricia E. Erickson, 96, longtime Superior, WI resident, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. She was born on March 17, 1921 in Superior, WI to Frank and Olive (L’Herault) Murray. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1938 and 1941 from St. Mary’s Hospital X-Ray program. Patricia was employed as a...

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